Port Royal (Händler der Karibik)

I love this game! I wont write a detailed review as there are plenty out there, but I will say this is great if you are looking for a quick to learn, quick to play, game that works great with 2 players as much as it does 5. There are only cards, so no pieces to worry about losing. The double sided cards work great and are a nice feature. This is a small box and travels really well - I took it round Italy and we played in various bars and accommodation. It can take up a small amount of space on the table so great for any occasion. The price is super cheap and no cheaper elsewhere. Even our American cousins can't get it cheaper over there (in fact it's more expensive) so grab this bargain while you can!

Really fun game where you're always wanting to push your luck and get the big wins. nice and easy to pick up the rules, games go fairly quick too.

Nice push your luck game that can be enjoyed by all the family. The game has simple rules and is quick to play, have played with children as young as 6 and they have no problem understanding the game. The game box is small and travel friendly and the components (cards) are of okay quality.

This is a great game for 3-5 people (2 is OK, have played with 6). It's fun, compact, easy to learn and feels quick because there's no attention gaps, you get a chance to act in everyone else's go. We play it a lot and this is a second set for son to take to uni. It appeals to regular gamers and not-really gamers alike. It's worth ditching the plastic tray (for space) and sleeving the cards (2 5/8ths x 3 5/8ths inch sleeves). Port Royal is a push your luck game; you can take "ships" to give you money or buy the crew / assets you need a) get your victory points and/or b) give you playing advantages. And other players pay you commission for your leftover cards. But turn over two ships the same colour and you blow your turn. First to 12 victory points including an expedition wins.

Wow. I brought this as a little filler game for playing with some of my gamer friends and it has now become a office staple (I work in a geeky office). Easy to teach and once you've got the hang of it easy and quite quick to play (although I've had a game hit the 45minute mark). Seems best with 4 players I wouldn't bother with less than 3. My only niggle is the box is kinda big for the game which is about the size of a deck of cards. Excellent push your luck style game play. definitely worth the low price.

Brilliant push your luck card game, hours of fun. Start with 3 coins (the back of the cards are the coins) and draw cards from the deck to build up the harbour. Collect funds from the value of ships and/or purchase visitors, however getting 2 of the same ship type means that you have to discard everything you have drawn (imagine busting in a game of black jack, same result) and then it's immediately the next players go. This game encourages players to risk big but there's still reward for taking a quick payoff. Game ends when you collect 12 victory points, which happens sooner than you expect, definitely will get several games played after the first. I love the artwork too, very fun and doesn't distract from the game itself.

I really love this game. It's compact, cleverly designed, and easy to learn. Best for 3-5 players, though I have played it with 2 and (at a stretch) with 6. Instruction sheets in German and English are included.

An enjoyable push your luck style game. At first glance the instruction manual seems daunting with many different rules to learn, but once you're up and running it gets easier. The mechanics are straightforward, and you can never go wrong with a Caribbean Pirate theme!

Preso in un negozio specializzato, dopo aver letto e visto recensioni, a 9,90 €. Il gioco è un filler che si attesta sui 15-20 min a giocatore, semplice ma non banale. L'ambientazione piratesca e i disegni delle carte lo rendono gradevole alla vista. Nella scatola divisa in due scomparti troverete le 120 carte e 2 regolamenti in inglese e tedesco, se cercate il regolamento in italiano lo trovate facilmente nel web. La meccanica è quella del "push your luck". Consiste nel pescare carte e posizionarle sul tavolo (che chiameremo "porto"), fino a quando non decidiamo di fermarci ma attenzione 2 navi dello stesso colore eliminano tutta la mano di carte e si passa al giocatore successivo! Per diventare il più grande spedizioniere dei caraibi bisogna saper investire e calcolare i rischi! La pescata più o meno fortunosa può essere in parte mitigata dai personaggi che nel corso del gioco compreremo e utilizzeremo per il nostro scopo. Un minimo di strategia si può fare, ricordatevi che le carte che noi scopriamo possono essere prese anche dagli altri giocatori. Bisogna sempre guardare le mani degli altri giocatori e fare la scelta migliore. I personaggi sono tanti (ammiraglio, governatore, giullare, coloni ecc.) e hanno poteri diversi, alcuni ci serviranno per compiere le spedizioni (carte con più punti vittoria). Le navi hanno 5 colori differenti e saranno utili per commerciare, fanno guadagnare le monete d'oro. Ogni carta nave ha un valore in monete descritto nella parte superiore. Vince chi raggiunge per primo 12 punti vittoria! In alternativa si può vincere, come da regolamento, raggiungendo 12 punti vittoria con almeno una spedizione. Con 10€ ti porti a casa un bel gioco da poter proporre a tutti. Consigliato!

ce jeu de carte est vraiment très sympa, on est fan et on recommande ce petit jeu allemand ! devenez un pirate :)

So much fun! Recommended for anyone playing 2-6 player. Different amounts of people change how you play the game for sure in this one which makes things interesting!

Excellent little cardgame that has surprising depth!

What a great little game! I was already a fan of Mr. Pfister from Oh My Goods! and the Revolt in Longsdale expansion, so I had to pick this up. Where Oh My Goods! was a big game in a little box that puts you into the engine-building mindset, Port Royal is a simple, yet elegant, push-your-luck game for 2-5 players. This is one of the best push-your-luck games in my opinion, especially as you are invested in other peoples' turns since you get the opportunity to interact with a card (if you can afford it). I won't explain all of the gameplay here (it's best covered at BoardGameGeek), but suffice it to say, if you are looking for a new little card game, look no further than this. Also, be sure to import it so you can get the expansions that are out there. Steve Jackson Games have stated they currently have no plans to do the expansions. That doesn't mean it won't happen later on, but for now, you may as well play it safe and just import the base game. The card size and art matches the expansions, so it's a no-brainer. And do buy at least the One More Contract expansion! It adds new card types that are easy to mix in, and the contract element allows for co-op or solo play, while adding an optional element to the competitive game as well.